Today we revisit the story of Betty Ann Moskowitz, who lost her husband of 56 years on the eve of the coronavirus pandemic. and piled up fire” was captivating. He was from Brooklyn. She was from the Bronx. As Bette put it, they had little in common and “prospects weren’t great,” but they got married anyway.
Bette’s husband died in February 2020, leaving her in isolation just before the world went into lockdown. In today’s episode, Bette shares what kept her and her husband together for decades and how their long-lasting love has helped her cope.
today’s story
This episode was originally released in 2020. Miya Lee and Daniel Jones served as hosts. Produced by Kelly Prime and Hans Buttow. Edited by Sara Sarasohn and Wendy Dorr. This episode has been updated for his 2022.
Hosted by: Anna Martin
Produced by: Hans Butte, Julia Botero, Christina Jossa, Elissa Dudley, Anna Martin
Edited by: Sarah Sarason
Designer: Dan Powell
Theme music: Dan Powell
original song: Dan Powell
reader: Suzanne Thoren
Written by: Bette Ann Moskowitz
Founder, Modern Love: Daniel Jones
Editor, Modern Love Projects: Miya Lee
Special thanks: Ryan Wegner, Kelly Rogers, Mahima Chabrani, Nell Gallogly, Julia Simon, Jeffrey Miranda, Anna Diamond.
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